GENERAL PURPOSE
In addition to performing their normal duties, Lead persons are responsible for assisting the department supervisor, in¬structing and training less experienced personnel in their job functions. Lead persons also assist in the planning and delegation of work assignments, safety training, new employee orientations, tool set-ups, and the general operation of their department in accordance with quality standards.

Essential Job Functions:
• Follow established housekeeping and safety practices to maintain the quality of the work environment under general supervision.
• Must demonstrate the ability to complete all departmental paperwork in fine detail and explain the logic of all phases.
• Has in-depth understanding of department docu¬mentation, i.e., travelers, engineering drawings, engi¬neering tech cards, change notices, production and shipping schedules, etc. Changes to any documentation may only be made with written authorization from management.
• Expedites/monitors the flow of work in and out of their respective departments, in response to their delegated authority and verbal/written instructions.
• Notifies management of actual or anticipated problems, i.e., material shortages, tool/equipment, procedural deficien¬cies, safety and employee relations matters that come to their attention.
• Monitors timecard entries, and is knowledgeable in adminis¬trative, manufacturing, and engineering documentation.
• Possesses the ability and willingness to operate and train others in the use of department safety and all equipment and tools.
• Demonstrates ability/willingness to work and communicate with a wide variety of people (hourly, clerical, engineers, etc.).
• Demonstrate ability to log on main computer system, extract information, log time, enter inventory amount and forward to next operation.
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection per part grade levels. May use such measur¬ing devices as micrometers, calipers, and dial indica¬tors.
• Ensures equipment is operating to optimum running condition. Responsible for the shutdown of equipment at the end of the shift or in the event of a power failure.
• Responsible for the "Haz-Mat" orientation of all new employees to their respective departments.
• Responsible to assure that the department supplies and operational materials are always in stock.
• Responsible for knowing the whereabouts of depart¬ment employees at all times during normal work periods. In case of an emergency, leads must inform supervisors of employee where-abouts to comply with evacuation procedures.
• Maintains accurate records of work performed.
• Meets all production and quality standards. Follows set OPC’s and QCP’s.
• Swing shift leads are additionally responsible for security during the swing shift work periods and responsible for locking all plant doors, gates and shutdown of all necessary equipment.
• All other duties assigned.

Training:
• Training is provided on the job and may be documented by Verbal, Written, or Practical Testing.

Qualifications:
• Experience and/or training are included in considerations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, read, follows and interprets instructions on technique cards, code sheets as well as other verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use simple to moderately complex measuring devices and fixtures.
• Physical ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must be a Level B or higher in-home department.